Dare to Dream: Connecticut Basketball's Remarkable March to the National Championship

by Leigh Montville and Jim Calhoun

Book Overview

The charismatic basketball coach at the University of Connecticut reveals the victorious secrets behind his team's breathtaking journey to the 1999 NCAA Division I National Championship--and along the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767904753
• ISBN13: 9780767904759
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Broadway Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

A Fist-Pumping Journey through UConn Hoops

Calhoun and Montville have crafted a masterpiece! Calhoun writes like he talks, quick and witty (yes, it's funny!). It is an effective, fast-break style that has readers feeling like they are participating in one of Calhoun's practices. It is never boring, always moving. If you love UConn hoops, you will love this book -- guaranteed. Calhoun is never chest-thumping. His tone is honest, warm, and humble. He is even a little self-effacing (hey, not even The Coach is above reproach).Calhoun takes us from his days at Northeastern and prior, through the Dream Season, and into the X's and O's of the Championship Season. You will want read this slowly because you won't want it to end! There are a plethora of tid-bits and stories about the Calhoun era that even the most avid fans will respond with frequent shouts of "Wow!" and pumps of the fist.Thanks Coach, and thanks, Leigh -- two guys who bleed Husky blue just like the rest of us in Husky Nation!

If you've cheered even once....

...for the Connecticut Huskies you must read this book. I am a 1995 Graduate of UConn. I was at the school for a chunk of this miraculous decade. And I have never felt more proud of that school or that amazing basketball team than I do after reading this book. Jim Calhoun is funny, strong, tender and candid in this book. A man whom we don't often get an insight to (other than reading a few four letter words on his lips from the sidelines) opens his heart and soul to us in this book. He shares the moments that tore him down, and the moments that made him realize he has the best job in the world. He is an inspiration. A leader. A great coach. And, a champion.

Couldn't put it down!

As a UCONN grad (class of 88) this book was a wonderful retrospective of Jim Calhoun's work ethic, love, tragedies, perseverence and humor that led to a storybook finish at the NCAA Final Four. I couldn't put this book down as it took me down memory lane. I really enjoyed Jim's wit and honesty and understand why he has built such a great program. It shows how success is created; with a lttle luck but alot of hard work, perseverence, discipline and making the best of what you have. I think this is a great read for any sports fan but is a must read if you have been caught up in the magic of Connecticut basketball.

You don't have to be a basketball nut to love this book.

Jim has written a warm and sincere account of the Huskies run to the Final Four. The average basketball fan will enjoy reading about the action behind the scene leading to the game against Duke. UCONN fans will absolutely love it!

Fantastic...A wonderful book for fans of the Game of Life

I can't say enough about this new book by Jim Calhoun. Jim's accomplishments during his time at UConn are a tribute to everyone who has gotten back up after being knocked down. This is a truly inspirational story of a family of young men who simply would not give up. The behind-the-scenes look provided by Coach Calhoun at the Huskies' championship season should not be missed by Connecticut Basketball fans in particular, and sports fans in general. I will read this book over and over again.